The 20 Best Benign Esophageal Stricture Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Benign Esophageal Stricture Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 183 doctor with experience in Benign Esophageal Stricture near Louisiana, US. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 66 are Advanced and 21 are Distinguished.

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183 providers found
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Austin Thomas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Smith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    CHRISTUS Ochsner - Lake Area

    4200 Nelson Road, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Luis E Alvarez MD Apmc

    1100 Andre St Ste 301, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Alvarez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Alvarez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Center Of The South Apmc

    8120 Main St Ste 200, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pellegrin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Pellegrin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services

    616 S Washington St, 
    Bastrop, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bastrop, Louisiana. Dr. Bhandari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mula is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Mula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Albright is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Albright is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Internal Medicine

    Jacob R Karr MD LLC

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Abshire is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Abshire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Rabito is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Rabito is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Thibodaux Regional Network Development Corporation

    602 N Acadia Rd Ste 101, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Monier is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Monier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Veronica Dugan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Dugan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. She is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Reina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Reina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Berggreen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Berggreen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Trainor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Trainor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Northshore Gastroenterology

    619 W 19th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Hussain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khaled Nour is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Booth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Booth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philips Jenkins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Jenkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    611 Grammont St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Hinkle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Benign Esophageal Stricture?

    Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). It causes swallowing difficulties.

    Benign means that it is not caused by cancer of the esophagus.

    When should I see a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor in Louisiana, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor in Louisiana, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor in Louisiana, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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